Bolivian President Says 'Narcoterrorists' Behind Crippling Protests
Legislators approved a law that could let Paz deploy the military as roadblocks and clashes have left at least 14 civilians injured, officials said.
- On Monday, Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz moved closer to enacting a state of emergency, authorizing potential military intervention against protesters who have paralyzed the country with roadblocks.
- Weeks of protests have brought Bolivia to a standstill, causing food and fuel shortages and pushing the country into its worst economic crisis in 40 years.
- Hundreds of Bolivians marched through the capital on Monday demanding an end to roadblocks; vendor Ninoska Diaz told AFP, "We can no longer bear the hunger of the people, whose food baskets are empty."
- Paz blamed "narcoterrorists" for the unrest on Monday, warning their "days are numbered," and accused former President Evo Morales of fomenting violence to destabilize his administration.
- The US-backed Shield of the Americas alliance gave Paz unequivocal backing on Friday, while reports indicate at least 10 people have been killed since the unrest began.
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Bolivia approves military measures against nationwide protests.
DECRYPTAGE - In response to austerity measures aimed at rehabilitating an economy in difficulty, the protest turned into a national movement against President Rodrigo Paz.
Rodrigo Paz signed a law allowing the declaration of a state of emergency, while protests have paralyzed the country for more than a month.
The week began with new attacks by the government of Peace. It proclaimed the state of siege, followed with the “kidnapping” arrests of leaders. On Wednesday there will be a mobilization to which the COB joins. Paz sought to dirty as “narcoterrorists” the mobilized, held an act in the Military College where the Minister of Defense again pointed against the rebellion. The fight against the government of Rodrigo Paz remains firm. This is confirmed…
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